Quick Start Guide
How To Play
Quick steps, host flows, and player journeys so you can get live in under 60 seconds.
Host Flow
Quick Start for Hosts
Create or Import
Create a quiz from scratch or import via CSV. Flexible header matching makes bulk import seamless.
Start Session
Press Start Session — a short join code and QR code appear instantly. Share on any screen.
Control the Arena
Reveal answers, advance questions, or enable auto-advance. Show the leaderboard for a dramatic finale.
Player Flow
Quick Start for Players
Join the Room
Open the join link or scan the QR code on your phone or laptop. No account or download required.
Answer Fast
Tap answers as questions appear. Faster answers score higher with millisecond-accurate timing.
Track Your Rank
Watch live rank updates between rounds. See the full leaderboard after the final question.
Use Cases
Detailed Host Journeys
Pub Quiz
10–60 Players
- Author 30–40 multiple-choice questions or import from CSV.
- Open Host Dashboard → Start Session → Display join code on a projector or stream overlay.
- Use manual advance to read questions aloud; reveal answers after each question to keep suspense.
- Hide the leaderboard during play, then reveal final rankings for dramatic effect.
Classroom Quiz
30–150 Students
- Create teams or let students play individually with guest join — no accounts needed.
- Enable shorter timers and rapid-fire questions for high engagement.
- Use auto-advance after timeouts so the queue keeps moving.
- Export results to CSV for grading or attendance records after the session.
Streamed Tournament
Hundreds+ Viewers
- Configure spectator-friendly UI — hide detailed player info, surface top ranks only.
- Use QR codes and short links in stream overlay; have moderators monitor chat for join issues.
- Enable leaderboard reveal only at designated intermissions to maximize engagement.
Player Paths
Detailed Player Journeys
Casual Player
Drops in from a stream
Sees join URL in the stream overlay, opens on phone, enters the code. Answers via tap-friendly UI — no account required. Receives live rank nudges and a final leaderboard screenshot to share.
Competitive Player
League member
Logs in to persist team membership and track season standings. Joins scheduled league sessions via room codes or league page links. Practices speed rounds, then competes live where milliseconds matter. Tracks cumulative points on the league hub.
Pro Tips
Tips & Best Practices
- Project the join code and QR on-screen for the fastest player onboarding.
- Use short timers (10–20s) for high-energy rounds; increase for reflective questions.
- Hide leaderboard during play to increase tension; reveal at the end for dramatic effect.
- For classrooms, enable team mode to encourage collaboration and participation.